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LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE

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When you look at the 2018 Crestview Rebels Softball Team, there aren’t many weak links in the chain.  Especially if you’re talking about the bond they share together.

This team is as close-knit as it comes.  As they prepare to take on a new adventure, and a new schedule there’s one thing they know: they’re in this together!

We caught up with Junior Olivia Strank, and Senior Brittany Coblentz to discuss their first trip down to Myrtle Beach for competition, and the expectations they share with their teammates.

This is Crestview Rebels Player Profile: LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE

EVERYTHING IS BETTER WITH HD

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Catching is an art.  One that doesn’t come with much glory, or jubilation.  However, like the quarterback in football, it’s the position that coaches and managers put the most stock into at the upper echelon of leagues and teams.

Communication is key for a catcher, and they have to always be thinking two pitches ahead.  Understanding that they’re the last line of defense between a win and a loss.

For South Range standout, Hanna Dennison, she’s made a living being the defender of the dish.  One of the top backstops in Northeast Ohio hasn’t come without putting in the work, though.  Between travel-ball, school work and having a social-life, Hanna continues to reap what she has sewed.

Good news for her coaches and teammates, though.  Just like with television: Everything is Better with HD!

KOHLER K’S 10, RAIDERS OUTLAST KIRTLAND

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AKRON, OH-  Bree Kohler threw a gem on Wednesday for South Range, allowing zero runs and besting Kirtland by a score of 2-0.  The pitching was strong on both sides. Kohler struck out ten, while Emily Ungrady sat down ten as well.  A single by Haleigh Getchell in the fifth inning was a positive for Kirtland.

Kohler was the winning pitcher for South Range Raiders Varsity. She went ten innings, allowing zero runs on three hits, striking out ten and walking one.  Ungrady took the loss for Kirtland. She went ten innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out ten.  Kohler also contributed offensively going 3-for-5 at the plate to lead South Range  in hits. The Raiders were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Madison Weaver made the most plays with 13.

 

 

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PITCHERS DUEL STUMPS RAIDER BATS

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CORTLAND, OH- Both teams were strong on the mound on Wednesday, but Lakeview was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over South Range on Wednesday. Brady Dixon started the game for Raiders and recorded 15 outs.  The Raiders lost despite out-hitting Lakeview five to three.  Lazzari got the win for Lakeview. He surrendered one run on three hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three.

Dixon took the loss for the Raiders. He surrendered two runs on three hits over five innings, striking out one.  Boivin started the game for Lakeview. He lasted three and a third innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out two.  Brandon Youngs, Jared Bajerski, Brycen James, Ben Rivera, and Jaxon Anderson each managed one hit to lead Raiders. Raiders was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Michael Cunningham made the most plays with ten.

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COLUMBIANA COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RYAN WOLF

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We had a chance to catch up with Columbiana skipper, Ryan Wolf to discuss getting out for the Clippers first game.  A long, and cold winter is on the way out, and the boys of summer are ready to take over.

Grab your ticket, and some popcorn, and get the low-down on all things Clipper hardball on Episode 1 of Columbiana Coach’s Corner with Ryan Wolf.

 

TEAMS COMBINE FOR 45 RUNS IN CLIPPER WIN

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LISBON, OH- Chase Franken gave David Anderson fits, as he bagged four hits in Columbiana‘s 35-10 victory on Wednesday. Chase Franken doubled in the second, singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, and singled in the fifth.  Columbiana collected 29 hits and Lisbon had nine in the high-scoring affair.

The Clippers got on the board in the first inning. Joe Bable drove in three when he doubled.  The Clippers hot bats  notched 14 runs in the third inning were led by singles by Hunter Zentner, Chase Franken, AJ Perkins, Joe Bable, and Zach Fahs, a walk by Dejon Hudson, by Joe Bable, a groundout by Evan Kenneally, a fielder’s choice by Michael Ginocchi, an error on a ball put in play by Erik Hopfenziz, and a double by Ginocchi.  Lisbon responded and scored five runs in the fourth inning. Summers, Cox, and Rance each had RBIs in the frame.

Chase Franken was the winning pitcher for Columbiana. He lasted five innings, allowing nine hits and ten runs while striking out five and walking one.  Cox took the loss for the Blue Devils. He went one and one-third innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits, striking out one and walking zero.  Lisbon collected nine hits. Summers, Cox, and Entrikin each managed multiple hits for David Anderson. Summers led David Anderson with three hits in three at bats.

 

 

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POTTERS STAND TALL IN SHUTOUT

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH-  East Liverpool Senior, Logan Torma shut down Beaver Local, throwing a completed game shutout and leading the Potters to a 1-0 victory on Wednesday.

The pitching was strong and truly impressive on both sides.  Torma struck out nine, while Beaver Local’s Pancake sat down 14.

East Liverpool got on the board in the first inning when a balk allowed the Potter base-runner to score from third.

Torma went on to get the win for East Liverpool while allowing four hits and giving up no runs over seven innings.

Cory Weyand went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Potters offensively.

RAIDERS WIN NOT IN THE CARDS AGAINST MOONEY

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STRUTHERS, OH-  The South Range Raiders fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 7-0 loss to Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday. Cardinal Mooney took the lead on a single in the second inning.  The Raiders struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Cardinal Mooney, giving up seven runs.  Cardinal Mooney opened up scoring in the second inning. Ryan Stefanec drove in one when he singled.  For the Raiders, a double by Brandon Youngs in the second inning was a positive for Raiders.  Brandon Mikos earned the victory on the mound for Cardinal Mooney. He allowed three hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out six. JT Ogden threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Jake Gehring took the loss for Raiders. He surrendered four runs on eight hits over five innings, striking out five and walking one.  Offensively, Jaxon Anderson,Brandon Youngs, Brycen James, Gehring, and Josh Stear each collected one hit to lead the Raiders.  Cardinal Mooney collected 13 hits. AJ Pepperny, Olesh, Will Valintini, and Jake Fonderlin all managed multiple hits for Cardinal Mooney. Pepperny went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Cardinal Mooney in hits. Cardinal Mooney was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error.

 

 

LADY REBS PLATE SWEET 16 IN WIN

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH-  Crestview was able to get their offense firing again in a 16-6 victory over Beaver Local on Tuesday.  The Crestview Lady Rebels scored 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning after the first 2 batters were retired.  Beaver Local scored 4 in the bottom of the inning, Leah Pancake had a 2-run bomb in the inning. In the bottom of the 4th Olivia Strank came in to pitch with the bases loaded and 1 out, she struck out the first batter, then retired the next batter with a come-backer to the mound. The Rebels went on to plate 9 runs on the board in the top of the 5th. Brittany Coblentz hit a two-run home run in the 4th and then struck again for another two-run shot in the 5th finishing with 3 hits and 6 runs batted in. Also aiding the Rebels in the win was Haley Eskra adding 3 hits, a double and 2 singles, and Skyler Mattern added 3 singles. For Beaver Local Pancake had a home run and a single, Mikayla Shulas had a single and two walks. In the circle, MacKenzie Daub earned the win while Olivia Strank picked up the save.

 

**Reported by Greg Eskra

 

RESERVE RALLIES, CLIPS COLUMBIANA

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  The Clippers (1-4) dropped another close battle, this time with Western Reserve (1-1) in a rain/darkness shortened game on Friday afternoon.  The game was called with two outs in the top of the seventh so the score reverts back to the last completed inning which had the Blue Devils on top 7-5 after six.

Columbiana had it’s best offensive output of the year.  AJ Perkins and Chase Franken each had two hits with Franken also belting a double in the sixth inning.  Zach Fahs led off the 2nd with a triple to right and Evan Kenneally and Tyler Andersen each collected their first varsity hits.  Andersen also knocked in his first career run.

The Clippers game for Saturday morning with Beaver Local was postponed due to snow.

 

Tyler Anderson took home the G Burbick Farms Player of the Game

 

 

**Report Courtesy of Ryan Wolf